Costumes, Cider & Crisp Air: What’s Happening Around Town This Weekend
? Costumes, Cider & Crisp Air: What’s Happening Around Town This Weekend (Oct 24 – 26)
From costume parades and fall festivals to haunted houses and wine weekends, Northern Virginia’s final October weekend is packed with everything from cozy to spooky. Here’s what’s happening around Nokesville and nearby towns.
Old Town Manassas Fall-O-Ween ?
Sun Oct 26 · 11 AM – 4 PM
Manassas Museum Lawn | 9101 Prince William St | Manassas VA
?️ Free admission
Trick-or-treating, live music, costume contests, and local vendors — a perfect fall family day.
Effingham Manor Wine & Cider Weekend
Oct 25–26 · 11 AM – 7 PM
14337 Trotters Ridge Pl | Nokesville VA
?️ Tasting fees apply
Sip fall blends and seasonal ciders surrounded by colorful vineyards and live acoustic music.
Cox Farms Fields of Fear
Fri & Sat Oct 24–25 · 7:30 PM – 11 PM
Centreville VA
?️ Tickets online
A Northern Virginia Halloween staple — haunted hayrides, dark mazes and bonfires for the brave.
Brentsville Bluegrass & BBQ Night
Sat Oct 25 · Evening
Brentsville Historic Centre | Nokesville VA
?️ Admission + food purchase
Enjoy southern BBQ, craft beer and live bluegrass under string lights and stars.
Nokesville Library Pumpkin Craft Workshop
Sat Oct 25 · 1 PM – 3 PM
Nokesville Library
?️ Free family event
Paint mini pumpkins and make autumn art creations — supplies provided while they last.
Haunted Tour of Historic Occoquan
Oct 24–26 · Evenings
Historic Occoquan VA
?️ Ticketed
Lantern-lit ghost stories and local legends through cobblestone streets by the river.
Prince William Food Truck Festival
Fri Oct 24 · 5 PM – 10 PM
PWC Fairgrounds | Manassas VA
?️ Free entry
Enjoy street food, live DJ beats and open-air picnic vibes under the lights.
Cedar Run Brewery Harvest Party
Sat Oct 25 · 2 PM – 8 PM
12801 Hazelwood Dr | Nokesville VA
?️ Free entry
Live bands, bonfires and pumpkin ales on tap — a laid-back local celebration of harvest season.
Manassas Farmers Market
Sat Oct 25 · 8 AM – 1 PM
Harris Pavilion | Old Town Manassas
?️ Free
Fresh produce, baked goods and crafts from local vendors to stock your fall table.
Brentsville Historic Courthouse Twilight Tours
Sat Oct 25 · 7 PM – 9 PM
Brentsville Historic Centre | Nokesville VA
?️ Small fee
Candlelit tours that blend local legends with the charm of 19th-century Virginia.
Haymarket Fall Festival
Sat Oct 25 · 10 AM – 5 PM
Downtown Haymarket
?️ Free entry
Family-friendly rides, crafts, vendors and treats that celebrate small-town spirit.
Wine & Watercolor at Vita Nova
Sun Oct 26 · 2 PM – 4 PM
Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee | Nokesville VA
?️ Tickets online
Relax with a glass of wine and paint your own autumn-inspired canvas — no experience needed.
Trick-or-Treat at 2 Silos Brewing
Sun Oct 26 · Afternoon–Evening
2 Silos Brewing Co. | Manassas VA
?️ Free admission
Kids in costume, candy booths and live music for the whole family to enjoy.
Fall Photo Mini Sessions
Oct 24–26 · By Appointment
Nokesville & Manassas scenic spots
?️ Contact photographers directly
Capture your family with golden-hour foliage and rustic Virginia backdrops.
Open Mic Friday @ Drum & Strum
Fri Oct 24 · 7 PM
Drum & Strum Music Center | Warrenton VA
?️ Free entry / donations welcome
Showcase local talent or sit back and enjoy an evening of music and community.
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